Dean of the School of Business and Information Technology

Major Responsibilities

• Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and School Vice President to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives.
• Proactively link with business and industry in regards to current and future College curricula within the division.
• Work with Vice Chancellor, School Vice President, individual program and department chairs, and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis.
• Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
• Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
• Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives.
• Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.

INSTRUCTION

• If a Teaching Load Is Assigned:
  • Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
  • Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
  • Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
  • Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles.
• Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters.
• Facilitate program review process in timely manner.
• Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources.
• Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects.
• Work with the Regional Development Office to identify and secure specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.

STAFFING

• Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.

ADVISING AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success.
• Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments.
• Provide student advising support as assigned.

INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

• Participate in department, campus and college-wide committees.
• Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACH

• Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate.
• Directly work with Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Division Vice President for promotion of the School and College development initiatives.
• Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students.
• Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.

Organizational Relationship

• Position reports to Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and matrix reporting structure to School Vice President.
• Position supervises faculty and staff within their respective School(s), including Department and Program Chairs, full-time faculty, adjunct faculty as needed, and support staff.

Schedule

Monday-Friday primarily, although some evenings and weekends will be required for events or during peak enrollment periods.

Pay

$87,000-95,000 annually

Benefits

• Employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Identity Guard, etc.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
• Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
• Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Professional Development opportunities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree minimum
• 3 years applicable industry experience
• minimum five years related teaching experience
• meets faculty credentials per ASOM 7.1 for at least one program within the division for which oversight is assigned
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field.
• Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership.
• A combination of industry with teaching/training experience may be considered in lieu of specific years’ experience noted above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with secondary and post-secondary partnerships or community partnerships
• Evidence of contributions to the community and to the profession
• Involvement in a workforce development initiative, service on an industry council, or other related activity.